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The course will provide a broad introduction to the field of museum work. Topics may include the history, philosophy, and ethics of museums; the different types of museums; social, economic, and political trends influencing museums; introduction to museum software such as Past Perfect; museum administration; collections management and conservation; and the various aspects of museum work - collecting, registration and record keeping, curatorial, object conservation, exhibition, interpretation, education, research, and public relations.

The course meets weekly for 50 minutes, culminating in participation in a four-day intercollegiate, international simulation of the European Union. The simulation takes place at a university campus in New York State in odd years (spring semester) and at a European university in even years (winter break/January). Students are assigned alter egos (roles) and work on country teams.

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union the world looked forward expectantly to a new age of European and world integration; but while some countries from within the former Soviet sphere of influence have prospered and moved toward greater integration, others have slipped into poverty, isolation and authoritarianism. Russia hangs dangerously between authoritarian and democratic tendencies. HIST 250/INDS 250 explores the history of this complex region, and identifies the traditions and influences that its constituent countries and ethnic groups hold in common and those that divide them.

Preparation of case materials for participation in the trial competition sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association. Competition includes both civil and criminal litigation.

Preparation of case materials for participation in the trial competition sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association. Competition includes both civil and criminal litigation.

Students proposing internships must have an approved Interdisciplinary Studies proposal which includes the internship. Additionally, they must have a faculty sponsor and a detailed plan for the internship describing; (1) the duties approved by the interning agency; (2) the student's method of reporting or reflecting on the internship experience; (3) the method of internship evaluation; and (4) the amount of credit to be earned.

Students will work on public service projects that are coordinated through the instructor. Successful completion of an approved service-learning contract will be expected for students enrolled in this course. A maximum of 4 credit hours of service learning may be applied to the 120 credit hour requirement for Bachelor's Degree.